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These are some things that I consider red flags in witches I have come across before:
Believes only women can be witches.
Believes that magic/spirituality/energy/crystals can cure mental illness, physical illness, chronic illness, and disorders.
Doesn't respect closed paths or practices.
Tells others how their paths should be.
Won't stop telling witches they need to protect themselves from deities.
Thinks they are more powerful than anyone else, won't stop talking about how powerful they are.
Judges all witches with Wiccan rules.
Treats baby witches like they are somehow idiots and don't deserve respect.
Calls themselves a fancy title without being able to back it up.
Thinks hereditary witches are more powerful/better than first generation witches.
These are just a few I've noticed. If you know of any others, add them in reblogs or replies!
portal to a better place II
Well, we stopped at a big used bookstore that weve never been to and found this baby. Only 5$ too which was great.
Gotta get a protective jacket on it before using. They had a copy with a jacket but it was 20$...
đŚ The following list contains different names used for Fae or Fae-like creatures and spirits around the world, as well as the place/culture they are from. Since the European Fae are the most well-known of the bunch (and thereâs a lot of them), this list shall mainly focus on what I think are the less known ones.
WARNING: This list was just made with the intent of gathering more information about them and as a writing resource/inspiration. It is NOTÂ meant to be used as a âbeginnerâs guideâ to contact with these spirits for witchcraft purposes or anything like that. For those wanting to work with spirits, Fae or otherwise, witchcraft-dedicated blogs have already made some really good posts about the subject. Some of these spirits also belong to closed or semi-closed cultures. Please, always do your own research.
Aos SĂ (Ireland): âPeople of the Moundsâ Umbrella term to describe most of the Celtic faeries and nature spirits.Â
Alp-luachra (Ireland):Â âJoint-eaterâ A type of fairy who would adopt the form of a newt to consume half of a personâs food or nourishment.
Brownie (Scotland): Household spirits said to inhabit the unused corners of the home and aid in tasks around the house.
Bluecap (England):Â Cavern spirits known for helping miners with their work.
Caoineag (Scotland): Female spirit whom, like the Banshee, weeps and wails to foretell death and misfortune.
Cat sĂŹth (Scotland and Ireland): Feline fairy said to resemble a black cat with a white spot on its chest.
CĂš sĂŹth (Scotland and Ireland): The Cat sĂŹthâs canine counterpart. They are said to resemble large hounds with shaggy, dark green fur.
Clurichaun (Ireland): Male fairies with a taste for alcoholic drinks. Known for their tendency to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars.
Dobhar-chĂş (Ireland): Water spirit said to resemble a dog, an otter or a half-dog, half-fish creature.
Duende (Spain): Small house spirits known for their mischiveous trickery, but some can also be helpful and kind to humans.Â
Fachan (Scotland): Mountain spirit described as having a single eye in the middle of its face, a single hand protruding from its chest instead of arms, and a single leg emerging from its central axis.
Far darrig (Ireland): Small fairies described as having dark, hairy skin, long snouts and skinny tails, as well as wearing red coats and caps. They are sometimes associated with rats.
Kelpie (Scotland): Water spirits said to haunt lochs and lonely rivers. It is usually described as appearing as a horse but is able to adopt a human form. Mostly known for tales of them tricking humans into riding them, after which theyâd take them to the water to drown.
PĂşca (Ireland): Shapeshifting nature spirits, which can take the appearance of horses, goats, cats, dogs, and hares. While able to take human form, animal features usually remain, such as ears or a tail.
Trasgo (Spain): A chaotic type of Duende that its mischiveous and playful at their best, malevolent and hateful at their worst.
Almamula (Argentina and Uruguay): âMule soul/Mule ghostâ Malevolent female spirit described as a black mule or donkey able to breathe fire. Associated with wildfires, droughts and sexual urges/lust.
Caipora (Brazil):Â âInhabitants of the forestâ Forest-dwelling, dark-skinned fairies. They are said to demand smoke and tree-bark offerings from hunters before allowing them to have any luck in their hunting.
Chaneque (Mexico): âThose who live in dangerous placesâ or âThe owners of the houseâ Spirits of the soil, found on forests, lakes, rivers and jungles. Similar in many aspects to the European Goblin and the Duende, they are described as having child-like faces and voices, as well as tails.Â
Curupira (Brazil): Nature spirits described as having red hair and feet turned backwards, they are said to be vengeful against poachers and hunters that take more than what they need of the forest.
Momoy (Venezuela): Small male faeries who are described as bearded men who wear tall hats, similar in appearance to the Scandinavian Dwarf. Associated with rivers, fog and agriculture, the Momoyes are peaceful water spirits who are said to be helpful to those farmers who treat them with respect.
Sisimique (Costa Rica): Earth spirits described as having the face of a human and the body of a monkey, as well as just having four fingers on each hand. They are said to inhabit caves and caverns.
Wefuke (Chile): Mischievous spirits who feed on negative emotions, said to sometimes be malevolent in nature but who are also known to punish wrong-doers. They are an important part of Mapuche witchcraft traditions, as they function as âFamiliarâ spirits to the Calcu (Name given to those Mapuche witches who choose to specialize on baneful magic and hexes, as opposed to healing shamanic magic or Machi). These Wefuke are said to stay loyal to a human bloodline for generations:Â A Calcu will sometimes inherit the Wefuke companion of their mentor or family member after they pass away.
Bauk (Serbia): Large fae, described as being bear-like in appearance, whom inhabit dark places, holes, or abandoned houses and are scared away by light and loud noises. Said to enjoy the taste of human flesh, parents used to scare their children with tales of these creatures.
Hulder (Norway and Denmark): Female spirits described as beautiful women with hollow backs and with a cowâs tail. Said to lure human men into marrying them to kill them later, but folktales of Hulders seducing human women to spirit them away into their realms also exist.
Leshy (Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Poland):Â Nature spirits who rule over the forest and the hunt. Masculine and humanoid in shape, but also said to be able to assume any likeness and can change in size and height. Sometimes portrayed with horns and surrounded by packs of wolves and bears.
Mavka (Ukraine, Austria, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary): Nymph-like female spirits, most commonly associated with the Carpathian Mountains. They are described as being eerily beautiful, as well as not casting a shadow nor reflections.
Nisse (Norway): Brownie-like creatures (As in, the European fairy, not the chocolate cake), whom live on farms and are said to help farmers with taking care of animals and keeping the soil bountiful. Though mostly benevolent, theyâre still Fae, and they are said to cause mischief when disrespected, including killing/harming the animals and/or turning the soil infertile. Their Swedish equivalent is called Tomte.
Rusalka (Russia): Female water spirits, described as having long, wet hair and pupiless eyes. Similar to the Greek sirens and the mermaids in that they are said to seduce humans with their singing and dancing to bring them into the water, where they then drown them and eat them.
Samodiva (Bulgaria): Woodland faeries commonly depicted as ethereal maidens with long, loose hair, and in some cases, wings. They are often described as blonde, tall, slender women with pale, glowing skin and fiery eyes, typically dressed in free-flowing, feathered white gowns.
Underjordiske (Norway and Scandinavia as a whole): âThe Underworldlyâ, âThe One Living Undergroundâ or âThose who live down belowâ Umbrella term to describe most Scandinavian faeries.
Vila (Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Bulgaria): Female faeries described as young-looking girls with bird or butterfly-like wings, golden hair, white dresses and armed with bow and arrows. Some tales have them as being fearsome warriors despite their cutesy appearance, and that they could be seen riding elk or wolves into battle. Associated with dew, certain flowers and rainbows.
Vittra (Sweden): Nature spirits who live underground and are indifferent towards human affairs, but who are said to be fearsome when enraged.
mythologies â death deities
Brigid
Taurus Sun, Aquarius moon
*Level-headed
*Empathetic
*Find it hard to express their feelingsÂ
*Very loyal
*Reserved
*Hard on themselves
*Patient and enduring
Requested by anonymous
could u do taurus sun aquarius moon culture pls?
đťeffortlessly attractive
đťunique but ~too unique~, âtis tasteful
đťdo not expect these guys to change their opinion, they are stubborn ass motherfuckers
đťnot good at expressing their feelings verbally, but theyâll show them physically
đťtrue humanitarians
đťcloset rebellions
made an energy jar today as i am really lacking energy to do anything this weekend.Â
salt - cleansing, protection
cinnamon - success, wisdom
coffee grounds - energy
sugar - energy
red pepper flakes - energy
lavender - ease depression
bay leaf - banish drowsiness, remain active
mint - energy, vitality
rosemary - mental clarity
energy sigil - i used this one by @spooniewitches
sealed with an orange candle for energy while chanting:
âgrant me energy, grant me motivation, banish my procrastinationâ
âď¸Sun Meditationsâď¸
This can be done right before any kind of Sun magic or working with Sun deities. Itâs also a easy way to recharge your personal energies. If youâre tired and in need of an energy boost during the day use this exercise to recharge your energy levels. Itâs also an excellent way to raise energy for any type of healing work
đIf possible, sit outside in a sunny spot where you will not be disturbed or, if itâs cold outside, stand by a window where the Sunâs light can shine on you. Sit in a comfortable position.
đ Close your eyes. Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Take 3 deep breaths in-and-out and allow your body to relax.
đTurn your hands palm up, raise them to the sky (if thatâs comfortable, just resting them on your lap, palms open, works just as well). See the Sunâs energy streaming towards you, and then draw it between your hands until you hold a fiery, golden orb of light.
đSlowly lower your hands. As you do, see the Sunâs energy filling your body. See the Sunâs energy filling your head then lower your hands to your chest and see it filling your heart in the core of your being.
đLower your hands again and see the Sunâs energy fill the lower part of your body, going down the soles of your feet. Repeat as many times as you wish.
This meditation is my favorite way to ground. The sun and earth work in harmony to bring you balance and strength.
đ If possible, sit outside in a sunny spot where you will not be disturbed or, if itâs cold outside, stand by a window where the Sunâs light can shine on you. Sit in a comfortable position.
âď¸Hold your hands palms up. See a ray of golden light shining on you. Concentrate on the light. Concentrate on emotions being felt and physical sensations. Feel or imagine its warmth on your skin.
đTake a deep breath, and as you do, see the sunlight filling you. Take 2 more deep breaths, or until you feel filled with sunlight.
âď¸Now place your hands Palm down on the ground to either side of you. Imagine reaching down through the Earth - down, down to the fiery core of the planet.
đTake a deep breath and, pulling up the fires that are at the heart of the Earth, take 2 more deep breaths until you are filled with the fires of the Earth.
âď¸Place your palms over your heart. See the golden sunlight in the fires at the core of the Earth mix and blend as they fill in circulate through your being.
âď¸Say or think:
Fires above, fires below
Within, without I am whole
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(Had to make a new version because tumblr messed with the gif on the original and wonât let me edit my own postsâŚ)
As a spoonie witch, using magic to help regain my mental and physical energy has been extremely helpful. I decided to compile some resources to make life easier!
Mental reboost tea spell
Easy energy tea spell
Energy boost tea
Energy spell
Rejuvenating tea
Morning coffee spell
Lemon cayenne wakefulness potion
*resources for herbal interactions*
Spoonie spell for energy + Spoons spell
Rain energy spell
Electric charge spell (storms)
Solar charged spell
Energy boost spell
Pick me up energy spell
Energy bath
Energy shower scrub
Recharge yourself (with crystals)
Sun meditations
Motivation charm bag
Energy spell jar
Spell jar and sachet for energy
âI Shouldnât Be Awake But I Have to Beâ Jar Spell
Sigils for energy: [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X]
What to do if witchcraft drains you
Spells and sigils for energy
Witchy things to do when youâre low on spoons
Simple spell work for low energy days
Witchcraft for the chronically fatigued
Rejuvenating witchcraft
Spoonie witch masterpost
Bedridden witchcraft series
Sick witchery
How to return to the craft
Links updated May, 2021 (please inform me of broken links via askbox!)
What you will need:
-a piece of yarn
-a piece of paper and a pen
Ask yourself the following, and write a list for each:
-What old habits or patterns are no longer good for you or your relationships?
-What things from the past are taking a toll on your family and/or community and would best be forgiven and forgotten?
-What does our planet need less of to make it more healthy?
Choose one item from each list that you genuinely wish to banish and get rid of. Take a piece of yarn and make three knots in it, one for each issue. As you make each knot think of each situation clearly and imagine it being firmly bound inside the knot. Bury the knotted yarn where sun, wind, and rain cannot touch it. Let it rot away.
âď¸sunrise is the best time for: healing, positivity, happiness, anti-anxiety/depression, spirituality, self care/love, air magic, cleansing, soft energy/ positive energy amplifier, truth spells, protection, and peace
âď¸sunrise associations: citrine, lemon, peaches, ginger, orange, morning dew, orange calcite, coffee, bergamot, lime, earl grey, mint, sage, cinnamon, grapefruit, morning glory, marigold, saffron, calendula, daylily, daisy, black tea, and frankincense
âď¸tips and things to try:
đyoga (especially sun salutations!)
đťsunbathe in the sunrise to cleanse and charge with positive energy
đif you canât wake up before/during sunrise, just leave your window blinds open to help you wake up naturally and/or to charge in the sunlight while youâre sleeping
đťthis is a great time for tea and coffee magic
đthis is a great time to charge stones, especially sun-sensitive stones. (Hereâs a post on solar stones)
đťlisten to and charge with soft or acoustic music
đ spend some time outside, take some deep breaths of fresh air, enjoy the birds chirping, flowers, dew, fog, and the beautiful colors in the sky that sunrise brings
đťcharge some lemon juice in the sunrise for extra boost of cleansing, positivity, and happiness properties (to make it stronger you can infuse it with mint or grapefruit, which both have similar properties and correspond with sunrise)
đif youâre comfortable with it, leave an offering out for sunrise deities and dawn sprites & other sun fae
đťsunrise is a spiritual time, itâs the perfect time for meditation, exploring spirituality, astral travel, etc.
đhereâs my post on how to connect to the elements in the morning/dawn
âď¸My sunrise recipes:
đSunrise tea: (has cleansing, happiness, positivity, energy boost, and protection properties)
1 part grapefruit (be careful if youâre on medication) optional
1 part sage or basil (whichever you prefer, both work)
1 part lemon
1 part orange
1 part mint
1 part hibiscus
đSunrise oil/diffuser blend: (helps you connect to the sunrise, and itâs energy. It has positivity, happiness, anti-depression/anxiety, glamour, cleansing, and love properties)
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Rosemary
Lime
đDawn faeries/spirtes:
âď¸What theyâre like- human looking, lots of pinks (their skin as well as âclothesâ), they love dancing during sunrise, waking up the animals and plants sweetly, happy attitude, gentle, they love dew, pink clouds, they have a soft yet sparkly pink glow (it feels warm but not hot), and can bring about peaceful and positive feelings
âď¸Offerings- rose quartz!!!, grapefruit, pink chyroprase, pink roses, peaches, peach roses, peony, geranium, hibiscus, marigold
âď¸Deities associated with sunrise- Eos, Aurora, Hemera, Alectrona, Neaera, Mitra, Saranyu
A spell for when you are losing hope and you want things to get better.
What you need
Something to play music on This song (x) A white candle This sigil (x) Two pieces of paper A pen
What to do
Start playing the song and make sure to put it on repeat.Â
Sit somewhere where the sun can touch your face, preferably outside
Stretch out your arms as if you were trying to touch the sun. Take some deep breaths, imagining yourself breathing in the suns energy.
Carve the sigil in your candle, lighting it when youâve completed it.
On the first piece of paper write down what is no longer serving you and what habits you want to get rid of.Â
Carefully burn it in the flame of the candle, taking a deep breath. As you exhale imagine all that energy that is on the piece of paper leaving your body and being burnt in the candle along with the paper.
Next write down what you want to enter your life in place of these things that are no longer serving you.Â
Fold the paper and drip some of the wax onto it. Carve the same sigil that was on the candle in the wax.Â
Keep the piece of paper somewhere where you will not lose it.Â
In about a months time come back and read what you wanted to enter your life and reflect on what has changed. Keep it as a reminder that things do get better.
Art by craftingwitch
dear augustâ
bits of summer drift lightly in the wind âdark green leaves melt into light brown â crisp books crisp books are opened for the first time â golden highlights resting on cheekbones glistens into blue âhair flies in soft waves while running through tall fields of grass â pens leave new graceful strokes onto journal pages.
Interesting how I got the upside down âthe worldâ for the question âwhat cannot be harvested this yearâ. Does anyone want to give some quick insight? Iâm new at tarot.
The fog was thick and full of light, and sometimes voices.
herbs for cleansing of the home đ§š
listed below are herbs which can be used in assistance for cleansing and protection of the home and those living in the home.all of these herbs can be used in numerous ways iâve just listed few of the many.
rosemary- commonly know as rosemary or its latin name rosmarinus officinalis
properties-protective and cleansing
incorporations-can be burned as an incense or used as cleansing floor wash
bay -commonly know as bay or its latin name laurus nobilis
properties-purification,protection
incorporations-write down negativity on a bay leaf and burn to remove and banish negativity from home
lavender-commonly know as lavender or its latin name Lavandula
properties-purification,protection,house blessings,happiness
incorporations-lavender has an abundance of properties to help with cleansing of the home it can be used as a home cleaner all about the home to cleanse the home of negative energies this can be done for house blessings it can also be burned to bring peace and healing through out the home
dandelion-commonly know as dandelion or itâs latin name taraxacum
properties-spiritual and emotional cleansing
usages-bathe in the flowers to spiritually cleanse self or prepare a home cleanser with the flowers and wipe the walls windows etc
juniper-commonly know as juniper or itâs latin name Juniperus communis nana
properties-cleansing,purification protection
incorporation-can be burned to cleanse and protect the home
and lastly of course salt!salt is very protective and cleansing prepare some salt water and cleanse your home or place a line of salt near your front door to ward of negativity and to have a protected home you can imagine all of the negativity leaving as you kind that salt or chant âblessed salt which i hold in my hand protect my home and those who come inâ
with all of these method i would imagine the negativity leaving the home and imagine all of the good protection and happiness coming in whatever this looks like to you.
blessed be đŻđ
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Cleansing for when everything has gone completely wrong, and you need to Restore Factory Settings.
If youâre anything like me, I can feel horrible months after something bad has happened. My entire body, house and environment can feel completely infested with awful energy and it clogs up my life. So, for when you feel like youâre dying a little, this is my Hard Reset Cleansing Routine to completely reboot everything.
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â¨Sharpie pen sigils on your lighter.
â¨Blow smoke into a jar to use in spell work.
â¨Little nugs as offerings to nature or your deities.
â¨Keep your ashes in a tightly closed container for spell work. (Do not breathe the ashy dust this creates*)
â¨Make sure you drink enough water, especially if you smoke heavily.
â¨Write sigils with your resin.
â¨After cleaning your pipe/ rig set it out in the moonlight.
â¨Make knot magic with hemp string.
â¨Say a chant or incantation as you blow the smoke out of your lungs and release it to the universe.